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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 3 years before the S6200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S6200

 SD1200 IS S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S6200 SD1200 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6200

 SD1200 IS S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the S6200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S6200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6200 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $229